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August 2008 Grocery Challenge
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I know this is only £1.23 under but I included all food, ice creams and takeaways while on holiday last week.
I just checked what we spent in August last year - a whopping £511, makes the effort worthwhile.!!!
I budgeted for 5 weeks in August but managed to come in at 199.50 so I am very pleased especially as I was over last month. Have used up much of my store cupboard hoards so these will need replacing. No Big shops done in the last two weeks and very little whoopsi hunts so lots of no shopping days. Will now join you all in the Sept Challenge - first one is to read all the posts.
11st 5lb as at 20.04.09 11st 7lbs 040509 11st6 010609 I wish 2016 175 lbs.
Family of 3 at home - , DS 22, self and OH
I'm going to try withdrawing my food budget for the month as previously suggested a few months ago by someone:T ( thanks to the person who did), thought that was a good idea.
Those of you who do so well staying under budget on such a small amount, do share your secrets:D Good luck u all for September,...:D Where has the year gone, soon be buying Christmas food shopping at this rate.....:eek:
Please put us in at our usual , £250 for sept.
Regards, mr and mrs t
Here's to next month.....
Anna.
Weight-Loss By December 2013 14lb/
I'm now torn over what to set my September target to, as I have already bought more than £50 worth in August that will carry forward.
I usually work on £50 per week, so as Sept should be a 4 week month that would have been £200, but I think I will go for a September target of £150 - just to make sure I don't slip back to old habits.
Thanks for keeping the lists going.
FFM